Lights deter Great White sharks: new research
These researchers have previously discovered that great whites place a high reliance on their eyes to locate prey.
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New UniSC degree to deliver more midwives
A new University of the Sunshine Coast degree aims to fast-track registered nurses into midwifery careers to target a state and global workforce shortage of maternity care professionals.
What island ecosystems teach us about global health risks
Tasmania is emerging as a critical site for health research, with experts from the University of Tasmania exploring how the island’s ecosystems can offer valuable insights into the connections between human, animal, and environmental health.
Health monitoring devices at risk of being hacked, study shows
Billions of people around the world are using internet-connected medical devices to monitor their health, but could be putting themselves at risk of hackers using their data for unhealthy reasons according to a new cybersecurity study.
An Australia-first university apprenticeship and pathway to a career in STEM | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
UniSA has launched Australia’s first higher degree apprenticeship program: the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours).
Australia needs a bold national bushfire strategy, new report urges
Australia’s escalating bushfire crisis calls for an urgent, comprehensive national reset, according to a new report, Pathways for Sustainable Coexistence with Wildfires.
Groundbreaking invention: producing the world’s cheapest green hydrogen | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Green hydrogen will be essential for decarbonising ‘hard-to-abate’ sectors of the economy, responsible for 20 percent of the world’s emissions, and is expected to generate an estimated 10,000 new jobs and $26 billion annually in additional GDP annually by 2050.
New study of seven million records reveals who gets long COVID
Macquarie University researchers shed new light on who is most likely to be diagnosed with long COVID in a groundbreaking Australian study that promises to improve how we screen, monitor and treat patients.
CDU launches new First Nations branding with ‘Wise One'
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has announced its new First Nations branding, with Aboriginal artist and CDU Bachelor of Primary Education student Sharona Dardoongarly Bishop winning the University’s design competition for her work ‘Wise One.’
Farmers on the frontline of extreme weather events
Professor of Nursing Kim Usher and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology Dr Kylie Rice – both landholders themselves – are collaborating with Australian farming organisations to understand the wellbeing of primary producers.
Hot Jupiter’s eccentric triangle of attraction could be a live case of ‘3 Body Problem’
An international astronomy team has analysed data from a newly-discovered massive planet on an extreme orbit to understand how ‘hot Jupiter’ planets form.
Giving a voice to rural Aboriginal children: Guyati Garraka wa Witing speech pathology | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Around 7 to 9 per cent of children have trouble with spoken language, which can be an early sign of learning difficulties later on.
UNSW
Scaling up point-of-care testing for infectious diseases in Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Access to timely healthcare is a challenge for many remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment for infections.
The University of Sydney
uni 2 beyond: Students with intellectual disabilities experience uni life | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Despite the UN’s commitment to inclusive education, individuals with intellectual disabilities still face significant barriers in accessing higher education, limiting their opportunities for personal growth, social inclusion and career prospects.
University of Wollongong
The All Ages All Abilities Playground | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Around 1.9 per cent or 500,000 Australians have an intellectual disability. Traditional playgrounds are typically designed for young, able-bodied children, leaving intellectually disabled young adults excluded from public play spaces.
University of Wollongong
iAccelerate's RISE program empowers rural NSW entrepreneurs | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Regional and rural businesses in NSW, particularly those impacted by bushfires, floods and COVID-19, often face challenges in accessing entrepreneurial support and resources
Griffith University
Student managed investment fund: shaping tomorrow through sustainability and social impact | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalist
Industry feedback consistently highlights the need for graduates to have real-world skills. However, internship opportunities with top companies are limited and rarely include students from diverse backgrounds.
The University of Melbourne
BioDesign Innovation: developing the next generation of medical technology leaders | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
BioDesign Innovation is a cutting-edge postgraduate program that empowers students to create real-world solutions in the MedTech field.
University of South Australia
Delivering the future of our space and security sectors | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
First published at Shaping Australia Awards. The AUKUS agreement between Australia, the UK and the US marks the largest security investment in Australia’s history, with far-reaching impacts on the space and advanced manufacturing industries. To meet the critical need for new leadership, skills and connections in these sectors, the
La Trobe University
Instant cancer detection on a glass slide | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
La Trobe University scientists have developed NanoMslide, a revolutionary medical imaging tool that can instantly detect cancer by manipulating the interaction of light with tissues at the nanoscale enabling faster, cheaper and more accurate detection of breast cancer.
The University of Queensland
Treating heart attack and stroke with drugs from spider venom | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Heart attack and stroke are the biggest killers in Australia. Each year, over 55,000 Australians suffer a heart attack and 68,000 a stroke.
The University of Sydney
Saving our cereals: fungal infection prevention saves billions of dollars and secures food supply | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Cereal rust diseases pose a serious threat to wheat, barley and oat production worldwide. Wheat rusts alone cause annual losses of 5.47 million tonnes globally.
RMIT University
Latte-street innovation: coffee-infused concrete breaks new ground | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Australia generates around 75,000 tonnes of ground coffee waste annually, contributing to 6.87 million tonnes of organic waste in landfills, which account for 3 per cent of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions.
Macquarie University
How a new method of describing mental illnesses could revolutionise treatment
A new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the ‘bible’ of mental health diagnosis, we need a data-driven approach based on the ways symptoms naturally co-occur, and researchers say this approach could have major implications for future treatment options.